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major
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of MAJOR
1
a : very important重要的；重大的
- a major poet/artist重要的诗人/艺术家
- He's one of the major figures in 19th-century U.S. history.他是19世纪美国历史上的重要人物之一。
- Researchers have announced a major advance/breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.研究人员宣布了治疗癌症的一项重大进展/突破。
- major American cities美国的大城市
- a major event重大事件
- a question of major [=great] importance极其重要的问题
- major rivers/roads主要河流/公路
- She played a major role in the negotiations.她在谈判中扮演了重要角色。
- a major earthquake大地震
- a writer's major works作家的主要作品
- No major changes are expected.预计不会有大的变化。
- The problems do not appear to be (very) major.问题似乎并不（很）严重。
b always used before a noun : large in number, amount, or extent（数量、程度等）大的
- The grant covered a major part of the cost.拨款负担了大部分成本。
- Butter is one of the major ingredients in the recipe.黄油是这道菜的主要原料之一。
- The movie turned out to be a major disappointment. [=the movie was very disappointing]这部电影太让人失望了。
- (informal) A car like that costs major money. [=a lot of money]那样一部车价格不菲。
2
: very serious or bad很严重的；很糟糕的
- None of his health problems are major.他的身体并无大碍。
- a major illness/disease重大疾病
- He suffered a major heart attack.他心脏病发作，病情严重。
- She's having major surgery.她正在接受大手术。
- major depression重度抑郁症
- a major accident重大事故
3
music
a of a scale : having semitones between the third and fourth and the seventh and eighth notes大调音阶的
- a major scale大调音阶
- the C-major scale [=the major scale that is in the key of C]*C大调音阶
2 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ noun
plural majors
2 major
/ˈmeɪʤɚ/
noun
plural majors
Learner's definition of MAJOR
[count]
1
: a military officer in the army, air force, or marines who ranks above a captain少校 — see also sergeant major
- an Army major陆军少校
- Major Smith史密斯少校
2
US
a : the main subject studied by a college or university student（大学）主修科目，主修课程 — compare 2minor 2
- He chose history as his major and French as his minor.他选择主修历史，辅修法语。
- What was your major in college?你大学主修什么？
b : a student who has a specified main subject of study（某专业的）主修学生
- In college, he was a history major.他大学主修历史。
- a club for physics majors物理专业学生俱乐部
the majors
US, informal : the major leagues of baseball（美国）职业棒球大联盟
- As a boy, he dreamed of playing in the majors.他还是个小男孩的时候，就梦想能参加职业棒球大联盟。
— see also drum major
3 major /ˈmeɪʤɚ/ verb
majors; majored; majoring
3 major
/ˈmeɪʤɚ/
verb
majors; majored; majoring
Learner's definition of MAJOR
major in
[phrasal verb] major in (something) US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as your main subject of study（大学）主修
- In college, he majored in history and minored in French.他大学主修历史，副修法语。
major on
[phrasal verb] major on (something) British
: to pay special attention to (something)专门研究，特别关注（某事）
- The carmaker majors on comfort in its new models.这家汽车制造商格外注重新车型的舒适性。
majored; majoring; majors
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective He's one of the major figures in 19th-century U.S. history. Researchers have announced a major advance in the treatment of cancer. She played a major role in the negotiations. No major changes are expected. The grant covered a major part of the cost. Butter is one of the major ingredients in the recipe. None of his health problems are major. He suffered a major heart attack. Noun He chose history as his major and French as his minor. What was your major in college? In college, he was a history major. a club for physics majors See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 But the move appears to be one of the first high-profile cases of a major tech company taking into consideration — at least publicly — the ways that job cuts might disproportionally affect certain workers. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 With John’s help, Esnard earned a licensing deal and collaboration with a major clipper company that helped the shaping tool reach big retailers. Melanie Curry, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Currently, the National Hurricane Center is watching four systems including Hurricane Earl, which at one point was forecast to become the season’s first major hurricane, but was stymied by wind shear and a trough of low pressure. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Masala recalled a major NATO exercise in Norway a few years ago, to which the Bundeswehr sent more than 5,000 soldiers but had to scrounge up basic supplies such as gloves from other units. Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season, Earl, is forecast to become the season's first major hurricane by late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 However, the hurricane center said Earl could strengthen and become a major hurricane (Category 3) on Friday. Leigh Morgan, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Earl, currently also a Category 1 storm, is expected to become the season’s first major hurricane, rated Category 3 or higher, late Thursday. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 His goal was uncompromising: land a scholarship to a high-major, then chase an NBA contract. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 The music major, led by chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, was spun off by French telecom and media conglomerate Vivendi, which retained a stake of about 10 percent, last fall. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 So, surprise the teacher, librarian, English major, or writer in your life with one of these bookish gifts for book lovers that will definitely prompt them to put their current read down and check out their new gadget, mug, or apparel. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 Thomas won his first major, the PGA Championship, in 2017. The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022 Novak Djokovic missing his second major this year because of immigration rules related to his not being vaccinated against COVID, Nadal passed Federer (20) and Djokovic (21) in Slam singles titles. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 Serena Williams’ victory over No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round was good for tennis fans glued to the 40-year-old star’s run in reportedly her final major. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 Just last month, Smith walked away with his first major, playing as close to flawless as possible in the final round of the British Open and solidifying himself among the Tour’s talented young faces. Julian Benbow, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Jon Marcus, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 In the meantime, UCF is helping local health care systems tackle the issue from the other end by churning out new graduates who missed the chance to major in nursing their first time around. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Candidates may major in any subject area likely to lead to a public service career, other than the MBA. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Bardic, meanwhile, will major in exercise science and aspires to become a physician’s assistant. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2022 This column doesn’t major in political analysis, but the chances of more tax credits at this point don’t seem high enough to justify the optimism surrounding the U.S. EV market. Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2022 Candidates must major in criminal justice, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, show a history of giving back to the community and have a plan to pursue law enforcement as a career — like Blackwell. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2021 Dimler plans to major in criminal justice, hoping to one day work for the FBI. San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2021 In addition to his on-field talents, Nugent plans to major in astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 See More
Adjective
The last time a major hurricane hadn’t formed by Sept. 11 was in 2014, when Edouard became a Category 3 on Sept. 16. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 But the move appears to be one of the first high-profile cases of a major tech company taking into consideration — at least publicly — the ways that job cuts might disproportionally affect certain workers. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 With John’s help, Esnard earned a licensing deal and collaboration with a major clipper company that helped the shaping tool reach big retailers. Melanie Curry, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Currently, the National Hurricane Center is watching four systems including Hurricane Earl, which at one point was forecast to become the season’s first major hurricane, but was stymied by wind shear and a trough of low pressure. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Masala recalled a major NATO exercise in Norway a few years ago, to which the Bundeswehr sent more than 5,000 soldiers but had to scrounge up basic supplies such as gloves from other units. Markus Ziener, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season, Earl, is forecast to become the season's first major hurricane by late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 However, the hurricane center said Earl could strengthen and become a major hurricane (Category 3) on Friday. Leigh Morgan, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Earl, currently also a Category 1 storm, is expected to become the season’s first major hurricane, rated Category 3 or higher, late Thursday. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun
Marks is a baseball and softball umpire at several levels, including Little League, high school, college, USA Softball, Women’s major, exhibition games and championships. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 His goal was uncompromising: land a scholarship to a high-major, then chase an NBA contract. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 The music major, led by chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, was spun off by French telecom and media conglomerate Vivendi, which retained a stake of about 10 percent, last fall. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 So, surprise the teacher, librarian, English major, or writer in your life with one of these bookish gifts for book lovers that will definitely prompt them to put their current read down and check out their new gadget, mug, or apparel. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 Thomas won his first major, the PGA Championship, in 2017. The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022 Novak Djokovic missing his second major this year because of immigration rules related to his not being vaccinated against COVID, Nadal passed Federer (20) and Djokovic (21) in Slam singles titles. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 Serena Williams’ victory over No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 in the U.S. Open’s second round was good for tennis fans glued to the 40-year-old star’s run in reportedly her final major. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 Just last month, Smith walked away with his first major, playing as close to flawless as possible in the final round of the British Open and solidifying himself among the Tour’s talented young faces. Julian Benbow, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Verb
By comparison, said Jeffrey, who plans to major in civil engineering, UMaine’s dean of engineering personally gave her a tour. Jon Marcus, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 In the meantime, UCF is helping local health care systems tackle the issue from the other end by churning out new graduates who missed the chance to major in nursing their first time around. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Candidates may major in any subject area likely to lead to a public service career, other than the MBA. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Bardic, meanwhile, will major in exercise science and aspires to become a physician’s assistant. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2022 This column doesn’t major in political analysis, but the chances of more tax credits at this point don’t seem high enough to justify the optimism surrounding the U.S. EV market. Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2022 Candidates must major in criminal justice, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, show a history of giving back to the community and have a plan to pursue law enforcement as a career — like Blackwell. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2021 Dimler plans to major in criminal justice, hoping to one day work for the FBI. San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2021 In addition to his on-field talents, Nugent plans to major in astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Noun, and Verb
Middle English maiour, from Latin major, comparative of magnus great, large — more at much
First Known Use
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1913, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of major was in the 15th century Phrases Containing major
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